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Sunburst granny square in with a black center, dark pink and orange circles and white border.

Crochet Sunburst Granny Sqaure

This blog post will teach you how to create a stunning sunburst granny square using crochet techniques.
The pattern is easy to follow and perfect for anyone who wants to add some colorful and unique touches to their crochet projects.
With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this blog post will guide you through the process of making your own sunburst granny square.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll love the beautiful and intricate design of this classic pattern.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1 sunburst granny square
Author :Harriet

What You Will Need

Yarn (small amounts)

  • We used a #3 Light (also known as light worsted, DK, or 8ply) yarn weight, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch) in the following colors: 
  • Color A (black)
  • Color B (dark pink)
  • Color C (orange)
  • Color D (white)

Hook

  • We used a 5mm (H/5) hook
  • Note - you can use another yarn weight and use the hook size recommended on the yarn label.

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Finished Size

  • Our square measured - 4 inches (10 cm) wide, unblocked, using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (Us Terms)

  • MR - magic ring
  • ch = chain stitch
  • dc = double crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • tr = treble crochet
  • hk = hook
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • rnd = round
  • rpt - repeat
  • [ ]  - at the end of a round indicate the number of stitches in that round
  • YO - yarn over hook
  • puff = puff stitch (see special stitches section for instructions to make this stitch)
  • dc3cl = double crochet 3 cluster (see special stitches section for instructions below to make this stitch)
  • dc4cl= double crochet 4 cluster (see special stitches section for instructions below to make this stitch)

Special Stitches

  • Puff - YO, insert hk into st, YO, pull yarn through st (3 loops on hk). YO, insert hk in the same stitch, YO, pull up loop (5 loops on hk). YO, insert hk in same st, YO, pull up loop (7 loops on hk). YO and pull through all loops on hk, ch1.
  • dc3cl - YO, insert hook in st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, (YO, insert hook in same st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops) twice, YO, pull through all 4 loops on hook, ch1.
  • dc4cl - YO, insert hk in a st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, (YO, insert hk in same st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops) three times, YO, pull through all 5 loops on hk, ch1.

Instructions

  • Foundation (color A) - Ch4, sl st into 1st st to join. Or make a MR.
  • Rnd 1, Ch3 (counts as dc), make 15dc into the foundation ring, sl st in top of ch-3, cut yarn, and fasten off. [16dc]
  • Rnd 2, join color B on any dc st of rnd 1 - Ch2, puff in same st as ch-2, make puff in each of next 15-sts, sl st into sp between 1st and 2nd puff, ch1 cut yarn, fasten off. - [16 x puffs and 16 x ch-1 sps.]
  • Rnd 3, join color C in between any of the puff sts in rnd 2 - Ch2, dc3cl (counts as dc4cl) in same sp as ch-2. * (dc4cl) in each sp between puffs from rnd 2, rpt from * to end, sl st into sp between 1st and 2nd dc4cl, ch1 cut yarn, and fasten off. [16 x dc4cl and 16 x ch-2 sps.]
  • Rnd 4, join color D in any ch-2 sp of the previous rnd - Ch4 (counts as tr), 2tr in same sp, *(3dc) in next ch-2 sp, (3hdc) in next ch-2 sp, (3dc) in next ch-2 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, rpt from * 3 times, (3dc) in next ch-2 sp, (3hdc) in next ch-2 sp, (3dc) in next ch-2 sp, (3tr, ch2) into same sp as ch-4, sl st into top of ch-4, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [60dc]
  • Finish - Once you have completed the granny square, cut the yarn from the ball leaving a 6-inch (15 cm) and pull it through the last stitch.  Use a darning needle to weave in the loose ends.